The technical director of the Argentina National Team, Lionel Scaloni, expressed his discontent at the press conference following the 2-1 defeat against Paraguay in a Conmebol Qualifiers match. Scaloni highlighted that his team struggled to create scoring opportunities in the second half and expressed optimism about getting back on track in the future.
Regarding the analysis of the match, Scaloni was satisfied with his team's performance in the first half, where they were dominant in the game. However, in the second half, the match became more complicated and the dry pitch affected their performance. Despite having scoring chances, especially through Rodrigo De Paul and Valentín Castellanos, the match was decided by small details.
As for the refereeing, Scaloni preferred not to enter into controversies about the lack of a second card for Omar Alderete, who subsequently scored the second goal for Paraguay. The coach praised the qualities of Garnacho and Castellanos, highlighting the depth and interesting movements of the team.
Scaloni praised the Paraguayan defense led by Gustavo Alfaro, stating that they are experts in that aspect of the game. Regarding the upcoming match against Peru, the coach mentioned that he and his coaching staff would thoroughly analyze the game to correct mistakes and improve for the future.
The Argentina National Team will bid farewell to their fans in the last match of the year, facing Peru in a game scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, where they will seek to rediscover victory in the Conmebol Qualifiers.
